Anker Space A40
Avantree ADHF-027-BLK
What Buyers Say
Anker Space A40
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, customizable EQ via the app, and strong noise cancellation. Users appreciate the long battery life, fast charging, and comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes. Some note that the ANC is not as powerful as premium competitors and that Bluetooth connection can occasionally drop in bumpy vehicles or certain environments. Overall, they are considered great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Customizable EQ via app
- Good noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- ANC not as strong as premium competitors
- Occasional Bluetooth connection drops
- Touch controls limited to certain options at once
- Battery life slightly less than advertised
- Left ear discomfort for some users
Avantree ADHF-027-BLK
Users praise the extra-long coiled cord for providing freedom of movement during video recording, gaming, or office work, and many note the comfortable fit and clear sound quality. However, a few reviewers report durability issues with the adapter connector failing within a month, and one audiophile criticizes the audio as muffled and poor compared to cheaper alternatives. The clip is also mentioned as fragile, and the cord weight can pull earbuds out unless clipped to clothing.
Pros
- Extra-long coiled cord
- Comfortable fit
- Clear sound quality
- Good for video recording
- Great value for price
Cons
- Adapter connector fails within a month
- Audio quality muffled for some
- Clip breaks easily
- Cord weight pulls earbuds out
- Earbuds don't stay in without clip
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Space A40 | Avantree ADHF-027-BLK | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of silicone ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Avantree Long Cord Earbuds for TV & PC, 18ft / 5.5m Extension Cable Earphones with Mic & Extra Long Spring Coil Wire, Metal Stereo in-Ear Wired Bass Headphones for 3.5mm Audio Output Devices - HF027 |
| Surround | Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Auto-Adjustable Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Reduce Noise by Up to 98%, 50H Playtime, Hi-Res Sound, App Customization, Wireless Charge (Renewed) Blue (Refresh | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Anker Space A40
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
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- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Anker Space A40
No current pricing available
Avantree ADHF-027-BLK
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 35 specs.
